The Nurse is responsible for providing routine and complex care, making appropriate assignments, and delegating tasks to other care providers. They must meet competency standards, utilize the nursing process, address patient needs, administer medications, document care, and provide patient education. The role involves patient throughput, unit operations, safe practice, and adherence to regulations. Technical competencies include clinical policies, health information documentation, medical equipment, order processing, chart reading, and patient safety. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, RN license, BLS certification, and specialized certifications in perinatal care. The work schedule is per diem as needed.
